The Picture of Dorian Gray

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The Portrait of Dorian Gray has only grown in popularity throughout the 20th century. As a testament to this fact, there have been several notable film and stage adaptations of the book, as well as comic books featuring the character of Dorian. This picture shows the cover of the 1945 movie version, adapted from the novel and directed by Albert Lewin. It is faithful to the original work in many respects, but deviates mainly in its inclusion of an original character named Gladys Hallward, the niece of Basil Hallward, who becomes Dorian's primary love interest.

The character of Dorian Gray made its most recent cinematic appearance in 2003's The League of Extraordinary Gentlemen.

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Basil is a reclusive painter much respected by the London aristocracy. He admires Dorian to the point of adulation and paints many portraits of him, finally creating his masterpiece, the titular picture. Basil introduces Dorian to Lord Henry...

The Picture of Dorian Grey has gothic elements built into it. The narrative is built up suspense to its final twist. The gruesome descriptions of the portrait as well as the nasty murder lend credence to the gothic side of the story. There is also...

Here we have personification and alliteration for the second one. Sir Henry is warning Dorian that times is at war with youth and beauty. He tells Dorian that he will not always remain beautiful because time (personified as being jealous) will not...